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'I Want You'

4/20

Who else can deliver an R&B track to evoke romantic memories the way Marvin Gaye can? But be clear: Mr. Gaye firmly informed his love interest that not only did he want her, he wanted her to want him too. Can you say swagger?

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'Just to Be Close to You'

5/20

This Commodores’ classic hit sums up just how it feels (equally euphoric and nerve-racking) to admire a certain someone from afar. We also love this tune because it is great to groove to whether we’re alone or coupled up.

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'Excuse Me Miss'

6/20

Hey, b-boys need love too, right? Hip-hop king Jay-Z dispelled myths about rappers’ inability to show vulnerability in hip-hop with this cut about falling for you-know-who and even borrowed lines from top R&B crooner Luther Vandross.

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'Iesha'

7/20

Another Bad Creation, also known as ABC, made their big-time debut on the music scene with this catchy song about a playground crush. The song represents the essence of puppy love.

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'If It Isn't Love'

8/20

As one of the most beloved boy bands of our time, New Edition has a plethora of hits that we cherish. But it is this sweet dance tune about a guy being unexpectedly swept off his feet by a P.Y.T. who always gets a toe tap or two out of us.

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'Hey Lover'

9/20

The ladies still love LL Cool J and why wouldn’t we with a set of abs that just won’t quit and honest lyrics like, “I can’t believe it, I ain’t had a crush in years.” A hook by balladeers Boys II Men certainly doesn’t hurt either.

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'I Wanna Be Down'

10/20

Brandy kicked off her singing career in 1994 with this hit ballad that had us all remembering an old-school crush. The remix was just as dope with Queen Latifah, MC Lyte and Yo-Yo adding some swag.

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'You Don't Know My Name'

11/20

We love how Alicia Keys verbalized the type of crush every woman has experienced at least once in her life in this Kanye West-produced cut. Just listening to the song can give the crusher enough gumption to tell the crushee her name.

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'If Only You Knew'

12/20

Miss Patti proves why she’s a legend on this sweet ballad on loving hard. The high notes show deep emotion we’ve all felt from a serious jones.

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'You Make Me Wanna'

13/20

Usher showed he was all grown up on this debut single from his 1997 album “My Way.”

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'I Wanna Be Your Man'

14/20

Roger Troutman put his heart on the line with this techno-R&B classic. And Omar Epps and Sanaa Lathan cemented the song’s spot in history in “Love & Basketball.”

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'Can We Talk?'

15/20

Back in the day Tevin Campbell solidified his spot as a new face of R&B with this hit song.
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'Betcha By Golly Wow'

16/20

This oldie is still a goodie, as these smooth brothers sing about finding their dreamgirl.

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'Crush on You'

17/20

We’ve all been there when a guy with a little reputation tries to make his way onto the roster. And Lil’ Kim, Biggie Smalls and Lil’ Cease paint the scenario something lovely on this hip-hop classic.

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'Miss Independent'

18/20

Of course a boss would have a crush on another boos, right? Soul brother Ne-Yo let the world know that some men can appreciate a woman who wants a man but doesn’t need him.

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'If I Were Your Woman'

19/20

With the help of the Pips, Gladys Knight let her crush know how good life could be on this soulful song. Alicia Keys brought the classic to a new generation on her album “The Diary of Alicia Keys.”

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'Take You Out'

20/20

In one of his last hit singles, Luther Vandross showed the young guys how it’s done when it comes to wooing the lady who’s caught your eye.